How to Behave in Court

1. Clothing: DO dress as if you are going to a professional job
interview. DO button shirts. DON’T wear:
Shorts Cut-offs Tank
Tops Swim Wear Clothing with
obscenity on it Micro-mini skirts
Shirts that expose your tummy Work-out clothes

2. Phones: All mobile phones and pagers will be turned off while in court.

3. Food & Drink: No Food No Drinks No Chewing Gum

4. Talking: No talking when Judge is in the courtroom.

5. Children: Don’t bring children when you appear before a judge.
Children are not allowed in the courtroom unless the judge has
specifically requested their presence.

6. Checking In: Check in with the bailiff when you arrive in the courtroom.

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